Footage shows NSW police officer boasting about 'punching' anti-Herzog protester in head – video
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•Tue, 01 Sep 2026 09:33:21 GMT
📰 What Happened
Leaked body-worn camera footage shows a NSW police officer boasting about hitting a protester. The footage is from a protest at Sydney town hall on 9 February against a visit by Israeli president Isaac Herzog.
The officer tells colleagues: 'I fucking pumped that cunt.' A female officer replies 'So funny.' Then he says: 'Then I punched him in the head when he was down.' The video was leaked to a social media account over the weekend.
🔍 The Backstory
Body-worn cameras were brought in to keep police accountable by recording what really happens on the job. This footage suggests the opposite — an officer bragging about violence towards someone who was already down.
The protester was at a rally against the Israeli president's visit. The video has already raised questions about police conduct at protests and whether officers faced any consequences for their actions.
🎯 Why It Matters
Police are supposed to protect the peace, not brag about hurting people. Footage like this tests whether body cameras actually hold officers to account — and whether everyone is treated fairly at protests.
Leaked body-worn camera footage shows a NSW police officer boasting about hitting a protester. The footage is from a protest at Sydney town hall on 9 February against a visit by Israeli president Isaac Herzog.
The officer tells colleagues: 'I fucking pumped that cunt.' A female officer replies 'So funny.' Then he says: 'Then I punched him in the head when he was down.' The video was leaked to a social media account over the weekend.
Body-worn cameras were brought in to keep police accountable by recording what really happens on the job. This footage suggests the opposite — an officer bragging about violence towards someone who was already down.
The protester was at a rally against the Israeli president's visit. The video has already raised questions about police conduct at protests and whether officers faced any consequences for their actions.
Police are supposed to protect the peace, not brag about hurting people. Footage like this tests whether body cameras actually hold officers to account — and whether everyone is treated fairly at protests.